Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Minneapolis
Bikes: 2022 Salsa Beargrease Carbon Deore 11, 2020 Salsa Warbird GRX 600, 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX disc 9.0 Di2, 2020 Catrike Eola, 2016 Masi cxgr, 2011, Felt F3 Ltd, 2010 Trek 2.1, 2009 KHS Flite 220
Too each their own - ride what's comfortable.
I switch from tights to shorts at around 50 °F. I'm much happier when I can ride in shorts. The extra tugging to stretch the tights back and forth *feels* like it slows me down some. I'm sure the total watts required to stretch and unstretch the tights at each revolution is tiny and that it's just my perception. But don't tell me it doesn't make a difference. And don't tell me that the tights are probably more aero than my hairy legs. It's my perception that I FEEL slower in tights. Reality is besides the point.